2011-08-11 Brewers (Gallardo) at Cardinals (Carpenter) - 7:15 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 5-2]

[The Ignitor]

My point is simply that sometimes the manager deserves the benefit of the doubt. Just because the stats don't corroborate a decision does not mean it's the wrong decision, at least not in this case.

 

Even if Braun shouldn't be playing there are better choices than Kotsay in LF and the 3 hole.

These comments are getting tiring. Kotsay has not been the problem tonight. If Kotsay is in the 3-hole every night, I would agree with the gripping. But for at least tonight, Kotsay has proven RR right. It is time to move on and watch the rest of game...

[Jofis11ep]

Why does it seem like Gallardo is pitching Pujold away? It's worked all series to go inside on him

[DuWayne Steurer]

Yo just isn't sharp tonight. Not hitting his spots. Of course, if the offense would, you know, bring in some of these runners they're putting on, it might be a different tenor to this game.

[jwill535]

Actually, Bill, having played the positions for 20 years, you do not try to get everything you can get. Anything from you to the bag is yours and anything beyond a step to your right is the 2nd basemans. It is better for you to cover the bag then hope that the pitcher will get there and the throw will hit him on stride.

[razzzorsharp]

This inning is yucky.

[markedman5]

I hate games we just give away

[natronek8780]

Wow, did this inning happen in a hurry. 2 outs nobody on and then nothing goes right. Well, going to take a big rally tonight now if we want to finish the sweep.

[topper09er]

3-1 pitch and Yo throws a fastball right down the middle

[theavrock]

I can handle getting beat, but playing like crap and not being competitive just sucks.

[topper09er]

Actually, Bill, having played the positions for 20 years, you do not try to get everything you can get. Anything from you to the bag is yours and anything beyond a step to your right is the 2nd basemans. It is better for you to cover the bag then hope that the pitcher will get there and the throw will hit him on stride.

Um what, how often will the 2nd baseman get to a ball 2 steps to the 1B's right? You get everything you can and let the pitcher cover the base.

[DuWayne Steurer]

I can handle getting beat, but playing like crap and not being competitive just sucks.

Yeah, we've been pretty spoiled the last few weeks......but this game is ugly. Poor pitching from Yo, the defense is letting him down, and the offense isn't coming up with any timely hits.

[brewmann04]

everyone on this board would been thrilled with 2/3 before the series and now you guys are going crazy blaming everybody for tonight game. Let be happy that at worst we took 2/3 on the road.

[jwill535]

Actually, Bill, having played the positions for 20 years, you do not try to get everything you can get. Anything from you to the bag is yours and anything beyond a step to your right is the 2nd basemans. It is better for you to cover the bag then hope that the pitcher will get there and the throw will hit him on stride.

Um what, how often will the 2nd baseman get to a ball 2 steps to the 1B's right? You get everything you can and let the pitcher cover the base.

With a dead pull hitter and the defense they had lined up, you let the 2nd basemen handle the ball and worry about getting back to first. I was always taught that anything 1-2 steps to the right is fine, but if I have to stride to let it go. A good 2nd baseman will be able to get there, unless the defense is turned over towards short. I would also add, when you are a glovesmith like Prince, just let those go.

[topper09er]

This one is actually serious, DFA Lopez

[markedman5]

Nobody is going crazy.

 

We are happy with 2 out of 3 but that doesn't mean we can't comment about the game we are watching right now.

 

Clunkers happen....this game is one.

 

No sin in calling it like it is.

[natronek8780]

Ok Ron, the good thing about tonight's game is that you can OBVIOUSLY see now that Felipe Lopez shouldn't be on the roster, let alone starting. Please take notice and help us moving forward. Even better, DM make the move to DFA.

 

Thanks, bf.net

[Tailgat0r76]

Lopez really does need to be DFA'd. With Yuni all of a sudden hitting we can definitely afford to do so with JHJ and even Wilson starting some games. I'd rather have Wilson that Lopez out there.

[topper09er]

Way to walk little leaguer Ryan Theriot

[jjkoestler]

Nice frame for Loe. Let's get some runs. I want a sweep.

[DocLuna7]

Counsell getting hot!!

[dlk9s]

Perfect pitch to throw on ... and a terrible throw

Bad throw, but the base was totally stolen on Gallardo. He would've been safe on a perfect throw.

[dlk9s]

Just not our night.

[Oldcity]

So 5-2 in the seventh is basically a white flag game?

[owbc]

I forgot what it was like for the Brewers to be losing late in a game. It has been over 2 weeks.

[Oldcity]

God you saw that coming a mile away. This freaking defense.

How stupid is that. Nobody on and two out just keep it in front of you.